Weekly Roundup | October 23, 2015

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Group presents ‘Connecting Lenawee’ plan to commissioners | The Daily Telegram

“A good quality of life makes it a lot easier to attract business,” said David Maxwell, who presented a long-range plan to develop a network of bicycle and hiking routes across Lenawee County.

Read up on the latest efforts to expand roads for bike commuters here.

 

 

 

Construction swings into action at The Corner Park | The Daily Telegram

Be on the lookout for the latest improvements at The Centre! Located in Adrian, The Corner Park is adding in new family-friendly fun this season and even has a Facebook Page so you can follow their progress.

 

 

 

 

Annual Career Opportunity Expo, Operation: SERVE

Siena Heights University will be hosting their annual Career Opportunity Expo, Operation: SERVE. The career expo will take place on Wednesday, November 4th from 10:00am- 1:00pm at the Siena Heights University Fieldhouse.

If you would like more information please visit www.sienaheights.edu/operationserve or contact Melissa Growden at mgrowden@sienaheight.edu or 517-264-7614.

 

 

FireKeepers Casino replaces Quicken Loans as title sponsor of June NASCAR race at MIS | MLive

Battle Creek’s FireKeepers Casino will replace Quicken Loans as the lead and title sponsor as the name shifts to the FireKeepers Casino 400 moving forward.

Each year, 385,000 people visit MIS, which generates more than $414 million, according to MIS’ press release. Of all the track’s guests, MIS says 60 percent come from outside the state.

“We both want people to come to this state and see all the wonderful things it has to offer – beautiful landscapes, fun activities year-round and awesome NASCAR racing.”— MIS track president Roger Curtis

 

 

MilkSource cows honored at 2015 World Dairy Expo | Lenawee Now

For those familiar with Hudson Dairy, home to thousands of Lenawee County cows and a producer of over 30,000 gallons of milk a day, you may be aware of their corporate owner, MilkSource LLC. However, you may not have known that because of Hudson Dairy’s affiliation with MilkSource LLC, our Lenawee County cows now have a few very prestigious friends. The MilkSource LLC cows from Wisconsin made history because never before have three different breeds from the same farm won Grand Champion honors, in their respective classes. Congratulations on your win, MilkSource!

 

 

Lenawee Land Bank begins revitalization project in Adrian | Lenawee Now

Do you recognize this home?

This property is part of the blight removal program run by the Lenawee Land Bank and is being torn down in order to renovate the property and return it back to the market.

Many more tax-foreclosed properties in Lenawee will undergo this same process— buildings beyond repair will be renovated while others will be sold as is to owners who are committed to restoring the building.